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Orono High School

14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME, 04473

Top 10% School in Maine

Ranked 45 of 108 in Maine

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About Orono High School

Regional School District 26 considers Orono High School to be one of the best schools in the area. It is the town's main public high school for grades 9 through 12. With about 360 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1, it is one of the best schools for academic rigor. Because it is close to the University of Maine, the school has a culture of high intellectual engagement and offers strong college-preparatory classes. 15% of the students are minorities, and 33% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. The performance data shows that students are doing very well, with a 69% proficiency rate in Reading and a 58% proficiency rate in Math. The school sets up SAT and ACT tests for its students to help them reach their goals after high school. The campus is known for its friendly community and academic atmosphere, with an average cost of $15,500 per student, and it is one of the best high school in Maine. Orono High School is one of the best schools in the area. It is known for its consistently high academic standards and its promise to help students become leaders in the future.

Orono High School Contact Information

Address

14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME, 04473

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Phone

(207) 866-4916

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 69% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
369
Total Students
$69151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Orono High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 84.82%
Asian 1.08%
Hispanic 3.52%
Black 1.08%
Two+ Races 5.96%
Native Am. 3.52%
White
84.82%
Asian
1.08%
Hispanic
3.52%
Black
1.08%
Two+ Races
5.96%
Native Am.
3.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 369
49.32%
182 Female
50.68%
187 Male

Student Population

369 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

184 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Orono High School celebrated the success of its winter sports programs. The varsity girls' basketball team got a high seed in the upcoming regional to urnament. The school is also expanding its "Alternative Education" program by adding more community-based learning projects and personalized academic help to the daily schedule. The music department also recently showed off its talent at a regional festival, where a number of student instrumentalists won to p honors for their technical performances.

FAQ

Q1. Does Orono High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. What does Orono High School do to make the learning environment better?

Ans. Respect, working together, and being responsible make sure that the school culture is safe, welcoming, and open to everyone.

Q3. Does Orono High School help students think of new things?

Ans. Yes, students can find out more about art, music, and new projects that will help them be more creative.

Q4. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q5. What does Orono High School teach?

Ans. Orono High School has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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